Which option is right for you?

No oven and short on time

If you want to eat as soon as you get home from university or work, a ready-to-eat pretzel from the bakery counter is a better fit for your routine than a frozen product that needs baking.

Room to stock up

If you’re planning several portions and have freezer space and an oven, you can bake frozen pretzels as needed. Remember to allow time for thawing and baking.

Looking for pretzel slices

If the sliced shape matters to you, you can prepare pretzels you already have. The LECKER recipe uses slices around 0.5 cm thick, rather than specifically calling for thick slices.

What should you consider when choosing?

First decide whether you want to eat straight away, stock up on pretzels or make slices in particular. Then consider the ingredients and preparation involved for the option you choose.

What matters to you What to check when buying Who this matters most to
Eating straight away Is the pretzel ready to eat? Will you need toppings or side dishes? After a long day, I want to eat without waiting for anything to bake. Around 33% of consumers prioritise being able to eat straight away.
A savoury meal and sliced pretzels Does the product’s shape suit what you have in mind? What ingredients are in a topped product? For supper, I want to pair a pretzel with toppings or side dishes; if I’m looking for slices, a whole pretzel isn’t enough. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this use.
Stocking up and preparation Do you have freezer space and an oven? What are the thawing and baking instructions? I plan several meals in advance and can bake before eating. Around 20% of consumers prioritise having a supply on hand.
Ingredients and salt Which allergens are listed? Does the salt information refer to the product with or without the sachet of salt? Because I have specific requirements around ingredients or salt, I want to check the pretzel in question rather than assume it’s the same as another variety. Around 20% of consumers put this check first.

Common misconceptions

  • Assuming a large or topped pretzel comes in thick slices

    The size and toppings don’t tell you whether a product has already been sliced. Even LECKER’s recipe for pretzel crisps calls for slices around 0.5 cm thick.

    If a pack is available, check the product name, image and information about its shape. You’ll need to slice a whole pretzel yourself.

  • Overlooking the salt sachet when comparing nutritional values

    The nutritional information for REWE Beste Wahl frozen pretzels is based on the unbaked product without added salt. Salt is sprinkled on the GUT&GÜNSTIG pretzels before baking.

    Compare salt information only on the same preparation basis, and decide how much of the supplied salt to use before baking.

  • Assuming all pretzels have the same ingredients

    The GUT&GÜNSTIG pretzel lists wheat and soya as allergens, while the Ditsch herb butter pretzel contains butter. Recipes and allergen information can vary between products.

    For packaged products, check the latest ingredient and allergen information. For loose products, check the allergen information at the point of sale.

  • Planning homemade pretzel crisps as a quick meal

    LECKER’s recipe takes 70 minutes in total. Slicing and preparing them makes this a better choice for a planned snack than for a meal you want ready straight away.

    Use pretzels you already have if you’ve got enough time; a ready-made pretzel is more convenient when you want to eat immediately.

    If you make the dip from this recipe too, you’ll also need milk and Cheddar.

Brands to help you choose

Ditsch

Ditsch sells pretzels and Pretzel Bites. The product’s shape determines whether you get a whole pretzel or small pieces; neither is automatically a thick slice.

  • The classic Ditsch pretzel lists wheat as an allergen and contains 2,05 g salt per 100 g.
  • The Ditsch herb butter pretzel contains butter, so its ingredients aren’t the same as those of the classic variety.

REWE Beste Wahl

Frozen pretzels are a good option if you want to stock up on several portions and bake them at home.

  • The 770-g pack contains eight frozen dough pieces and pretzel salt.
  • You’ll need freezer space and an oven. The nutritional values shown are for the unbaked product without added salt.

GUT&GÜNSTIG bei EDEKA

These frozen pretzels are made for baking at home; the salt is sprinkled on before baking.

  • EDEKA lists this product as weighing 90 g and names wheat and soya as allergens.
  • EDEKA notes that the product may not be available in every store and that the information on the packaging may differ.

MEINE BACKWELT bei ALDI SÜD

The pretzel from the bakery counter is intended to be eaten straight away; it isn’t sold pre-sliced.

  • ALDI SÜD says that bakery products in this range are freshly baked several times a day.
  • According to ALDI SÜD, products may come from different suppliers, so check the latest product and allergen information.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if pretzel slices are thickly cut?

Check the shape of the pieces and, if given, the cut thickness for the specific product. A whole pretzel or Pretzel Bites don’t mean the product comes in thick slices; LECKER’s recipe for pretzel crisps uses slices around 0.5 cm thick.

How long do frozen pretzels take to prepare?

REWE Beste Wahl frozen pretzels need around 10 minutes to thaw, followed by about 15–16 minutes in the oven. Preparation times may vary for other products or ovens, so follow the instructions on the pack.

Which allergens should I check in pretzels?

Check the allergen information for the specific pretzel. For example, the GUT&GÜNSTIG pretzel lists wheat and soya, while the Ditsch herb butter pretzel contains butter. For loose products, the allergen information at the point of sale is the one to follow.

Can I use less of the supplied salt with frozen pretzels?

With the REWE Beste Wahl and GUT&GÜNSTIG frozen pretzels described here, you can sprinkle on only some or none of the salt supplied separately before baking. When comparing nutritional values, bear in mind that the figures for the REWE variety are based on the unbaked product without added salt.